Season 2 Is Finally in Sight! The 80s were an interesting time in popular culture. We got things like Pac-Man, cellphones, and Back to the Future. A decade revered by so many, it is unsurprising to see current pop culture pay homage. July 2016 Netflix released Stranger Things to unanimous praise and countless awards nominations…
Review: The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
Teen Guest Blogger: Nour Two best friends, Agatha and Sophie, are taken away this year to the fabled School for Good and Evil, where normal children go to train to become the heroes and villains of fairy tales. Sophie, the most beautiful girl in Gavaldon, had always dreamed of being taken away to attend the…
The Vietnam War–Worth Watching!
Over the past two weeks, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the hour (9:00 PM Tuesdays on KQED, that's tonight!) when PBS has been showing the 10-part Vietnam War documentary by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. I was quite young when the US entered the war in the 1960s, a war that we stayed in until 1975…
Dad & Me Puppet Show Returns to the Library
Who doesn’t love puppets? Back by popular demand is the Dad & Me @ the Library Puppet Show series, brought to us by The Puppet Art Theater Company. The first time I had the chance to experience this puppet show, I brought my whole family and didn’t expect to laugh out loud as much as…
The NBA Offseason Arms Race
This has got to be one of the most exciting offseasons the NBA has ever seen. The idea of building a "superteam" is not only an obvious desire these days, but if your team is in the NBA's Western Conference, then it might be a necessity if you are trying to sell overpriced t-shirts with…
Hockey is Back!
Summer has ended which means pucks are ready to drop for the 2017-2018 NHL Season. The San Jose Sharks fared relatively well in the preseason with a 4-2 record while making some player changes that will hopefully rejuvenate their aging squad. With veteran Marleau leaving the Sharks after an impressive 19 years and signing…
San Mateo County Libraries Receives Innovation Award for Big Lift Inspiring Summers Program
On October 12, the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) announced that we are one of the twenty most innovative libraries in the nation. The 2017 Urban Libraries Council Innovations Initiative showcases programs that provide lifelong learning opportunities, meet the unique needs of diverse audiences, leverage technology to connect people with each other and vital resources and…
Come Celebrate Diwali!
Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most celebrated festivals in India. Diwali celebrates light, good, knowledge, and hope. To celebrate, lights are lit and placed all around the household, around temples and community buildings. Diwali is celebrated over a 5-day period with the main celebration on day 3. This year, the main…
Must Read Latinx Picture Books
Share the life stories of inspiring Latinx historical figures with your little ones. These colorful, informative, and engaging picture book biographies are great for young children of all ages. Check out the Latinx Heritage Month activities happening at San Mateo County Libraries during September 15 - October 15. These events are sure to appeal to…
Register to Vote
You Have Until October 23 to Register to Vote for the November 7 Election In an election, every voice is equally powerful—don't underestimate your vote. Voting is the great equalizer. - Maya Angelou Lift Every Voice Every year millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they miss a registration deadline, don’t update their…
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